House debates

Wednesday, 29 February 2012

  • Renewable Energy (16 speeches)
    My question is to the Prime Minister. If the government cannot successfully run a solar hot water scheme, how can it be trusted to implement the world's biggest carbon tax?
  • Paid Parental Leave (5 speeches)
    My question is to the Prime Minister. Will the Prime Minister update the House on how the government is delivering important reforms, like paid parental leave, to help families make ends meet?...
  • Carbon Pricing (13 speeches)
    My question is to the Prime Minister. I remind the Prime Minister of the comments by the head of Australia's largest power generator, Macquarie Generation, that electricity prices will climb...
  • Employment (14 speeches)
    My question is to the Treasurer. Will the Treasurer outline to the House the importance of implementing the big reforms that support our economy and jobs?
  • Carbon Pricing (5 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Resources and Energy. I remind the minister of his recent statement in relation to the carbon tax that there is 'a lot of concern in industry at the moment...
  • Goods and Services Tax (2 speeches)
    My question is to the Treasurer. I refer to the Commonwealth Grants Commission's recent report and I ask: does the Treasurer think that it is fair that WA will receive just 55 per cent of its per...
  • Parenting Payments (9 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs. Will the minister update the House on how the government is supporting families with a new baby? What are...
  • Senate Vacancy (10 speeches)
    My question is to the Prime Minister. Can the Prime Minister confirm that Bob Carr was approached by her, or on her behalf, to fill the vacant Senate position for New South Wales and to become...
  • Economy (8 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations and Minister for Financial Services and Superannuation. How has the government been proactive in delivering positive policies...